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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CERTIFICATES
IN NANOTECH & CLEAN TECH
In
partnership with the California Institute of
Nanotechnology and Clean Tech Institute, the
International Association of Nanotechnology is offering
a number of intensive training programs to business
executives, professional managers and dislocated workers
for the emerging and high growth industries.
The
California Nanotechnology Workforce Training Program has been
developed to assist:
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Business executives
and professionals: to re-engineer your company’s
product development, manufacturing process and expand market
positioning.
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Scientists or
engineers: to become an expert and a trainer in
advanced nanotechnology technology.
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Apprentice:
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the
Apprentice Program with paid on-the-job training.
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Displaced workers
with a background in technology: to get new skills
for a career in a high growth industry.
These high
tech professional development training workshops are taught by a
world-class faculty consisting of professors from Stanford
University, NASA, California Institute of Nanotechnology and
other leading organizations and industry partners.
Currently Offered Training
Programs
Certified Nanotechnology & Clean Technology Professional (CNCP)
This
intensive program is designed to train the participants
for entry level jobs with an opportunity for advancement
in the high growth industries of nanotechnology and
clean technology. The accelerated classroom/lab training
courses will equip you to enter into the emerging
nanotech and clean tech industries. Classes will be on
Monday through Friday
from 1:30
PM-5:30 PM for 6 weeks. Students will be expected to
demonstrate their acquired knowledge through problem
solving, group discussions, and project development.
In
addition to classroom learning and group project
research assignment, students are expected to
participate in industry seminars which will be held
weekly on Thursdays at 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM and the third
Tuesday of the month
from 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM.
Contact hours: a total of 145 hours (120 hours
of classroom learning with 16 hour of industry seminar
contact hours, plus 9 hours of hand-on learning how to
use a Scanning Electron Microscope)
Prerequisite: a 4 year degree (Bachelor of Art,
Sciences or Engineering) or equivalent with at least 3 years of working experience.
Location
California Institute of
Nanotechnology Headquarters
1290 Parkmoor Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
Class Meeting Dates: May 19-June
27, 2008
Classes will meet on Monday- Friday from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Memorial Day Holiday be will
observed.
For
more information, please visit the
web pages of the
California Institute of Nanotechnology
Tuition:
$3995. A non-refundable application fee of $395
will be applied towards your tuition.
Financial Aid:
IANANO and CTI will provide financial assistance to the
enrollee in the form of an education loan at an interest of 5%
per year. Payment can be deferred until you get a job, and can
be made in installments of about $99.00 per month over a period
3 years.
The balance will be due 12 months
from the completion of the training, or 30 days after you get a
job, whichever comes first.
Discount of up to $1,000 is available for qualified
candidates.
Federal subsidies available for qualified participants.
For more info on financial assistance,
please
click here.
REGISTRATION
http://www.cinano.com/registration.htm
Business Re-engineering Certificate in Nanotechnology
The Business
Re-Engineering Program provides insight on the state of
nanotechnology from an industry perspective and highlights
fundamental applications, environmental issues, and how to
finance and run a successful nanotech venture. This intensive
3-day program consists of classroom style lectures, group
discussions and requires completion of a mini-business proposal.
Contact Hours: 20 Prerequisite:
a minimum of a BA or BS degree with 3 years of industry
experience or equivalence
Course Schedule
The courses will
be offered monthly starting May 13, 2008. For a complete course
schedule, please follow the link >>
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Location
Donald F. Averill Applied Technology Training Center
San Bernardino Community College District
114 South Del Rosa Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Registration: http://www.cinano.com/registrationSB.htm
For more information, please
visit the web pages.
Train
the Trainer Certificate in Nanotechnology
Train the Trainer features a series of
technical workshops on state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing
techniques, including nanocharacterization, nano-fabrication,
and the commercial applications for nanobiotechnology, thin
films and carbon nanotubes. This 4-day intensive program
consists of classroom style lectures, group discussions, a tour
of a nanomanufacturing site, and requires completion of a
mini-proposal.
Contact Hours: 30 Prerequisite:
a minimum of a BS degree with 5 years of industry experience or
equivalence.
Course Schedule
The courses will
be offered monthly starting May 13, 2008. For a complete course
schedule, please follow the link >>
Read
More
Registration:
http://www.cinano.com/registrationSB.htm
Location
Donald F. Averill Applied Technology Training Center
San Bernardino Community College District
114 South Del Rosa Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92408
For more information, please visit
the web pages.
OTHER TRAINING PROGRAMS WHICH
WILL BE OFFERED IN SUMMER 2008
Certified Associate in Clean Energy (CACE)
This general business certificate is an entry level
certification which is a pre-requisite for some other
certifications. The program provides a general introduction to
clean energy and energy efficiency concepts including solar
energy, photovoltaic, bio-energy. Targeted population: older
youth (20-24 years old), adults, dislocated workers,
professional managers in sales and marketing.
Contact Hours:
32.
Prerequisite: High School
Diploma with 2-5
years of experience.
Certified PV Installer (CPVI)
This technical certification offers the training in photovoltaic
(PV) system installation. It fulfills the employer’s need of PV
installers. Targeted population: older youth (20-24 years old),
adults, dislocated workers, veterans.
Contact Hours:
48 Prerequisite: CACE
Certified Bio-Energy Technician (CBET)
This technical certification offers practical training in the
fundamentals of bio-mass and bio-energy. Targeted population:
science technicians, service engineers, technical managers.
Contact Hours: 48. Prerequisite: CNCP.
Certified Clean Tech Project
Management (CTPM)
This management certification offers training in best practices
in project management in context of the renewable energy systems
projects. Targeted population: business executives, project
managers, supervisors, architecture, engineers and other
professionals. Contact Hours:
32 Prerequisite:
CNCP.
Clean Tech Apprentice Program
(CTAP)
This one-year apprentice training program in clean tech is
designed to new college graduates to get entry level jobs in
clean technology industry while get hands-on the job training in
solar energy technology and other related renewable energy
technology. This intensive program is designed to train a
selected number of qualified students to get a paid job at a
clean tech company while completing their training.
Contact Hours: 144
Prerequisite: A minimum of
an Associate degree in science or equivalent
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
California Institute of
Nanotechnology will assist qualified individuals to obtain
financial aids in order to complete the exciting training
program in this high growth and high wage industry.
For further information, please contact
Program Coordinator
California Institute of Nanotechnology
1290 Parkmoor Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 USA
Tel. 408-280-6266
Fax. 408-280-6255
Email: info@cinano.com
Web site:
http://www.cinano.com
Acknowledgement:
The Professional Certificates in Nanotechnology is
funded by the US Department of Labor and the Chancellor's
Offices of the California Community Colleges
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